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Budding businesses blossom as children compete, sell wares BY WENDY SCHEURING

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Ella Helton makes bracelets for Ella Bella’s Beads. Her business will compete in the second annual Brevard Children's Business Fair on March 30 at The Avenue Viera.

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Nora McFarland's mission was to create a safe, hospitable place for children to become entrepreneurs. “Inspiration,” answered the executive director of the Brevard Children’s Business Fair when asked why she started the Brevard Children’s Business Fair. McFarland laments that children could once set up a lemonade stand, but times have since changed. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30 at The Avenue Viera. In its second year, the fair has doubled in size. “We have 50 businesses with 67 participants,” McFarland said. The types of businesses vary: a paddle board instructor, an author who recently published her first book on Amazon, food

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vendors and crafters and artisans. Ella Bella’s Beads will be one of the featured businesses. Run by Ella Helton, 6, of Viera, she simply stated, “we make bracelets.” “Ella started making plastic bead bracelets for her dolls and stuffed animals. It transformed into a business when my boss asked Ella if she could make her a bracelet that says “Type 1” on it because she’s diabetic,” said Lee Nessel, Ella’s mother. The bracelets have evolved from plastic bead bracelets since then. Now, they are made of stones, wood and crystals. “I’m making bracelets so I can have enough money. I want to get a dog, a cat and a chinchilla,” Ella Helton said. The McMullin sisters of Suntree also will show off

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28 North Gastropub has it all for fine dining, casual atmosphere BY AUSTIN RUSHNELL Seated in the heart of The Avenue Viera, 28 North Gastropub is a new and fresh aspect for diners looking for an experience. 28 North started establishing itself at The Avenue Viera in May 2018, and opened its doors last December. The founder and CEO is Chris Conneen, who also owns Pizza Gallery & Grill, located directly adjacent to 28 North. “I love what The Viera

Company has done,” Conneen said. “I love the growth that’s happening out here, and obviously the proximity to Pizza Gallery & Grill is a no-brainer for me to manage and be right next door to our operation. The growth here is supportive of what we’re bringing from a culinary place and from a different, urban-y atmosphere. I think Viera is ready for it.” 28 North certainly brings a fresh take on traditional dining, with a plethora of unique and interesting dishes VIERA VOICE Austin Rushnell

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to choose from. There’s an always-fresh menu that changes with the seasons. The current menu offers items such as a charcuterie board featuring locallysourced jam, bread, meats and pâtés; a short-rib entrée of Congaree & Penn grits, aged cheddar, and gremolata; and for the traditionalist, a ‘B.A.B’ burger, made with rotating styles of ground beef. “The one comment that I am getting consistently is that ‘Viera needed this,’ or ‘Brevard needed this,’ ” Conneen said. “I’m like, ‘wow.’ It’s almost every table I go to (someone says), ‘we so needed this.’ I don’t know what it is, (whether) it’s the city-feel, or urban-feel, (or otherwise).” The chef in the kitchen is Kyle Hash, who prides himself on making chefquality food, for an incredible dining experience.

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Jeff Kozub poses by his buffalo chicken blue cheese chili, which won the award for being the most unique chili at the third annual Brevard County Professional Firefighters' Chili Cook-Off that was held at The Avenue Viera on Feb. 16.

“There was one that I tried that it zings you right when it first gets to you and then it mellows out into a perfect-like good chili taste.” — Christy Fleming on that makes it spicier. So, some of them will send you for a loop.” Brevard County Fire Rescue Chief Mark Schollmeyer noted that there was a wide array of chili at the event as well. “This year, as opposed to the other two years, there’s a huge variety,” BCFR Chief Mark Schollmeyer said. “There’s spicy ones, there’s a lot of smoked meat chilis, some really good white chilis. So, it runs the gamut from traditional to creative.” At the end of the day,

winners in five categories were announced with Brevard County Fire Rescue firefighters taking home awards. They included: • Jeff Kozub (Most unique chili) • Chad Cawby (Best white chili) • Juan Navarez (Best red chili) • Dave Lincoln (People’s choice); and • Shayna Kirkpatrick (Overall winner) “It’s super easy. I just put it in the crockpot for like eight hours,” said Kirkpatrick, who is based out of BCFR Station 26 in Port St. John and who made Mexican chicken chili. “It’s actually something that we eat all the time at the station when we have training.” It was clear as to why Kozub won his award. “It’s buffalo chicken blue cheese chili,” Kozub said of what he prepared. “I’ve kind of been making it, developing it over the past five years. It’s pretty much a work in progress type of thing.” VV

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Charity kickball event raises money, spirits BY CHRIS BONANNO A fun gathering benefiting a great charitable cause was held Feb. 9 at Viera Regional Park in the form of the sixth annual Kickin’ It For Hope, which featured both a free kickball tournament and other activities that were family-friendly in nature. Proceeds from the day were slated to benefit the No Bad Days Foundation, which helps children with disabilities in Brevard County by purchasing needed equipment and other needed items.

“Six years ago, we knew a young child who needed a piece of medical equipment,” said Mark Warzecha, the event organizer. “The insurance company wouldn’t pay for it, so we wanted to help out. We’re a law firm, Widerman Malek, knew the child, so we put together a kickball tournament to raise money for him. We were able to raise enough money to buy the medical device and we thought you know there’s no reason

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why the plane is flying ‘cause it’s heavier than air and answering any questions the kids have.” The program is conducted from the airport three times a year, according to Young Eagles coordinator Don White. About 165 children signed up for the event.

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up on one flight, including 15-year-old Caleb Murray of Melbourne, 12-year-old Xchyler Pettis of Merritt Island and 9-year-old Emily Thomforde of Satellite Beach. The trio flew in Leiss’ Cessna Cardinal on a trip that Leiss said took the foursome above the Indian River along with parts of Merritt Island, Port Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. “It was really fun and I saw a Disney cruise ship and I saw some houses,” Thomforde said. “I want to be a pilot when I grow up.” VV according to his mother, Nicole, who lives in Melbourne. Curren has what Nicole said is a “superrare neurogenetic condition,” that is so uncommon that he was just the fourth in the world to be diagnosed with it two years ago. “We don’t have any foundations for his disease or anything like that. So, we lean

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Golf carts banned at new I-95, Viera Boulevard interchange BY AUSTIN RUSHNELL As the construction for the new I-95 and Viera Boulevard interchange is finishing up, an ordinance that was established in 2016 will soon become prominent. This ordinance places a ban on all golf carts within the immediate area of the interchange, effectively preventing golf carts from crossing the east and west Viera areas via Viera Boulevard. The ordinance in question is the Board of County Commissioners Ordinance No. 2016-22, Sec. 106-73 (b) (f): “[...] Notwithstanding any other definitions of this ordinance; no portion of a street, road, multi-use sidewalk or trail within the I-95/Viera Boulevard interchange shall be designated for golf cart usage.” In the past, tickets already have been issued by local police to golf cart users. With the completion of the interchange, golf cart users attempting to illegally cross the interchange should be aware of an increased police

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Construction at the intersection of I-95 and Viera Boulevard is nearly finished. People that drive golf carts will have to learn county ordinances, which dictate where they can drive the carts. presence. Viera East Golf Club General Manager and Viera resident Tim Melloh expressed concerns about the situation. “The golf cart ban has been ongoing; it’s not anything new,” Melloh

said. “Even before they started construction (at the intersection), people have been written tickets. “At the golf course at Viera East, we have a lot of people from the west side that drive over the bridge to come here and play golf. There are (also)

a lot of people that live on the east side of that bridge that drive over. And, a lot of the kids drive to Viera High School.” According to Melloh, outside of Viera High School, there are a few hundred golf carts parked outside.

That means that many local students are going to school via an illegal intersection. “Now that they’re going to have the interchange there and now that they’re going to have cars coming on and off I-95, there’s going to be a lot more police presence there to ensure everyone navigates through there safely,” Melloh said. With the approaching expanded police presence, the community needs to be aware of local laws and ordinances. What makes this ban especially difficult, however, is the fact that there are no major golf cart-friendly routes from East Viera to West Viera. This means that golf cart users will have to either walk, drive or cycle across the I-95/ Viera Boulevard intersection in order to cross without penalty. The ordinance can be found at the Central Viera Community Association’s website at cvcaviera.com/wpcontent/uploads/2017/03/BCOrdinance-2016-22-Golf-Carts. pdf. VV

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Viera drivers test out diverging diamond interchange BY JULIE STURGEON

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In February, Viera commuters tested out a modified version of the new diverging diamond interchange (DDI) at Viera Boulevard and Interstate 95. Although the DDI will not be fully operational until sometime in June 2019, a single lane crisscross pattern is now in use. The diverted lanes currently are operational only for the overpass portion of the future interchange. Ramps will not be completed for several months. “This is the region’s first diverging diamond interchange, where traffic crosses to the left side of the road to safely navigate through the I-95 overpass,” said Jessica Ottaviano, a communication specialist for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The diverging diamond

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design provides for a more efficient flow of traffic through intersections by allowing continuous navigation. East- and westbound traffic is temporarily diverted from the right

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to the left side of Viera Boulevard in a crisscross pattern. Concurrently, interstate traffic enters or exits with a slight curve. “This is expected to increase mobility and safety for drivers that are exiting and entering I-95,” said Ottaviano, “as well as relieve interchange congestion at Fiske Boulevard to the north and Wickham Road to the south.” According to studies completed by the FDOT, diverging diamond interchanges provide for increased safety since there are fewer conflicts between east- and west-bound traffic. The DDI design eliminates left-hand turns that face approaching traffic. The Wickham Road and Fiske Boulevard exits currently become very congested during peak hours, creating safety issues and adding to commute times

for drivers. With Viera’s projected population of 60,000, the new exit will be a welcome addition for current and future residents and businesses. The modified DDI gives Viera motorists a chance to adapt to the diamond configuration during the months prior to the final stages of the project. “Dates could change, but this is the way things look now,” Ottaviano said. The Viera Boulevard bridge above Interstate 95 first opened to traffic in 2007, when development in West Viera was just getting started. During the past decade, a building boom in Viera has led to more increased traffic. The state has contributed $17 million for construction, while the Viera Company has contributed $2.5 million, according to the FDOT. “The project is a

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partnership between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Viera Corporation where the FDOT funded construction, and the developer covered various aspects of right of way, design and environmental study,” Ottaviano said. The Viera diverging diamond is one of two such projects in Brevard County. A DDI also is under construction at Interstate 95 and St. Johns Heritage Parkway, north of Micco Road in Palm Bay. The current estimated completion is later this year in the fall. For a simulation of the completed DDI, go to vieravoice.com. Drivers should keep in mind that any diagrams or videos provided are an estimation of the completed project and might not be an exact replica. VV

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The current adjustment phase for Viera drivers should provide for a smooth transition to the diverging diamond interchange. There might be some delays until the final phase of the DDI project is complete. The modified version of the future DDI diverts traffic into a single lane.

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Hawks eager to get back into state softball chase BY CARL KOTALA They may have made program history by reaching the state final four last season, but to be honest, the Viera High School softball team had bigger plans. And this season, they’re even more motivated than ever. “We’ve made it painfully clear to them that the way last year ended was not good enough,” Hawks coach Alex Breeden said. “That’s not what our goal was. Honestly, (we have) the mentality that last year wasn’t an end and this year is just a continuation of that same goal, which is to win state. “We didn’t accomplish that last year, so it’s the same goal VIERA VOICE Carl Kotala this year. We’re taking steps to Viera High School seniors Corrin Flajole, left, and Taylor Jensen are determined to get back to the state final improve on why we didn’t win four and ultimately win what would be the school's first state softball championship. it last year.” The players are certainly shut down opposing offenses freshmen who will be taking eager to get after it again, too. “It was kind of and are back with an extra over at some key positions this “It just makes me more year of experience to rely on. season and have been very bittersweet if excited to come back out here Whichever one is not pitching impressive so far. and start again,” senior catcher anything, because will likely be in center field. That group includes new Taylor Jensen said. we want the Also back are senior catcher shortstop Delilah Datta, second There are two big reasons Taylor Jensen and sophomore baseman Anna Brait, first why the Hawks have a chance championship third baseman Morgan Mordas, baseman Hailey Mix and left to reach their goal: Karyana so bad.” along with veterans Brianna fielder Jace Jackson. Mitchell and Corrin Flajole. Hatley and Taryn Aebli. Breeden said the new The veteran pitchers — Corrin Flajole Add to that a group of players have impressed her already have proven they can

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with, “how eager they are to step into what we started last year. “We have very high expectations,” Breeden said. “There’s a bar that’s been set and they realize that we’re not coming down to help them, they need to come up and rise to the occasion.” Flajole believes the new players are not only good defensively, but should help Viera on offense as well. “They can hit the ball pretty deep,” she said. “For some young girls, they can hit the ball really far. They’re really smart and they have pretty good game IQs so they pick up on stuff pretty quickly.” The Hawks went 26-2 last year, reaching the Class 7A state final four for the first time in program history before eventually losing to Niceville. Time to pick up where they left off. “It was kind of bittersweet if anything, because we want the championship so bad,” Flajole said. “I feel like we want it even more than they did before. (We want to) come back and prove to everyone that we can do it.” VV

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outfielders Pranay Raman and Joey Mel, the Tigers recently got another new addition to the roster when senior Dru Nickson — a decorated basketball and football player — decided to come out for baseball. Nickson will initially get a chance to play shortstop while Raman and Mel are both outfielders who can also pitch. Sophomore Cole Teply should be the Tigers’ No. 1 pitcher and their No. 1 power hitter. Junior lefty Pedro Gonzalez will be the No. 2 pitcher. Other Tigers with varsity experience are infielder Cal Rethwisch and Cole Hewatt, who will take on a bigger role after playing a little outfield and doing some pitching last year. “We definitely know each other well enough to know how we play, our strengths and weaknesses,” Raman said. “We can all adjust to that. “… It’s definitely fun to see how the program has grown over the last two years. I’m definitely excited to see what we can do this year.” Mel, who transferred from Titusville to Holy Trinity for his senior year, said he has been impressed with the young talent.

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Holy Trinity seniors Joey Mel, left, and Pranay Raman will lead a group of younger players that have a lot of potential this season.

While the offense will rely more on making contact than hitting home runs, the speedy Tigers will be a threat on the bases and are concentrating on playing strong defense. “I think we can make districts,” Kelce said. “I want to start building that winning

(foundation), winning one game after another. We get one, let’s get two. We get two, we get three and we’re happy. “I feel strongly that these kids want to play baseball. They’re good. They’re intelligent. We hit the ball. We play defense. We’ll be very competitive.” VV

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Viera baseball has plenty of offense, depth BY CARL KOTALA On a team loaded with seven seniors, the Viera High baseball team certainly isn’t lacking for motivation this season. Take senior captains Andrew “Bammer” Brait and Connor Leary. “It’s our last year we’re going to be playing together,” Brait said. “We’ve played together since we were 11. We really want to win.” While the Hawks certainly have plenty of veteran leadership this season, they will also have a lot of depth … and a potent offense to go with it. Brait will once again be at shortstop, but Leary will miss the early part of the season recovering from an injury. In his place will likely be true freshman Edian Espinal, who already is turning heads with his defensive play. Brady Janssen, who played third base last season, could move to first base where he would share time with Liam Samuels and Bill Moser. Third base would then go to Zach Taylor or Ethan Huffman.

The outfield candidates include Aiden Davis, Joe Veltri, Luke Brown, Jake Vermeire, JT Smith and Carson Janssen. Starting at catcher will be Alan Espinal or Declan McDermott. “We’ve got to put our best nine guys out there defensively, but our priority is definitely going to be swinging the stick,” Hawks coach Bob Doty said. “We’ve got a chance to be really good offensively if we can really lengthen that lineup out.” Scoring runs likely won’t be a problem for the Hawks this season. As always, it will come down to pitching. Junior Christian Stubbendeck, who struck out VIERA VOICE Carl Kotala Carson Janssen, left, Eric Allen, Joe Veltri, Luke Brown, Andrew Brait and Brady Janssen are seniors on the Viera 17 batters in 10 innings last High School baseball team. They are motivated to have a successful season. Senior Connor Leary is not pictured. season before getting hurt, is expected to anchor a staff that should include Moser, experiences of last year,” he can’t be better than last year.” got to know that if you win Tyler Madl and Jake Moldrem said. “We got off to a really With a schedule that your district, or you’re the among others. slow start last year, so we can includes tough road games at runner-up and advance, Brady Janssen believes the use what we learned to get Rockledge, Vero Beach and you’re going to have to play Hawks have what it takes to go off to a quick start this year. IMG Academy, the Hawks will on the road,” Doty said. “We far, especially if they can get off “I think we’re just as certainly be tested before wanted to play some stateto a quick start. talented as last year, so if their district tournament. championship caliber teams “I think (the outlook is) we get off to a quick start, “We play 16 of our 25 on the road. You can’t play really good, especially with the there’s no reason why we games (at home), but you’ve everybody at home.” VV

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BY CARL KOTALA If things go the way the Holy Trinity girls softball team believes they will this season, the rest of their district — and opposing pitchers — should be on notice. “I personally think we’ll be a little stronger than we were last year,” Tigers coach John Clarson said. “Maybe not in the pitching area, but offensively … I’ve got four or five girls who can hit the ball over the fence. They’re doing it now in practice, and I’ve seen them do it in travel ball games as well.” The Tigers have a nice mix of young, but experienced players along with a couple of newcomers who also could have an impact. This year’s team is not only big on power, but also on versatility. Seniors Lisa Bain and Olivia Nimmo can both catch or play in the infield. Sophomore pitcher Shea Dimmer, now in her third year on Holy Trinity’s varsity team, also can play first base. Claire Jackering also will see time at first, while Cali Perillo, Grace Rush and Bella Tomasura could all see time at second base. Slick fielding Allie Turner is back at short along with Nadia English. Both also can play third along with Perillo. The outfield has veterans Sarah Kimmerling, Anaya Lopez, Tomasura, Adiya McDougle and Jordan Blair. “I try to build versatile teams so, in the event I have injuries, I can throw

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Holy Trinity captains Lisa Bain, left, Olvia Nimmo and Shea Dimmer are part of what is expected to be a powerful lineup for the Tigers this season.

somebody in there I know has been practicing there,” Clarson said. Perillo, a seventh grader, also will pitch, while another seventh-grade newcomer — Jenna Turner — will get some time in the outfield. Bain said she liked that the Tigers have so many young, talented players because it means the team will continue to build for the future. But as the two seniors on the team, Bain and Nimmo are determined to make their last year of high school softball one to remember. “It’s going to motivate us a lot since it’s our last year as seniors,” Nimmo said. “We’re going to work hard to get further than we did last year.” Coming off a district title game appearance and a spot in the Class 5A regional

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BY DAVID D. HORST Guy Sullivan, Tom Bergeron, Tim Brown and Mike Piccinnini have advanced to the final four of the Viera East Men’s Golf Association Club Championship. The top 12 VEMA golfers were selected after three months of qualifying. Sullivan, Bergeron, Brown and Piccinnini advanced along with Steven Wing, Peter Maloney, Steve Eavenson, Jim Robinson, Jim Willcoxin, Gary Shiffrin, Marc Brown and Craig Smith. VEMA’s regular events have averaged 72 golfers this winter. The weather has been conducive for golf. On Jan. 31, VEMA used a Stableford scoring match with four-man teams using 3, 2, 1 best balls on the par 5s, par 4s and par 3s. For a par 5, a team would count the lowest scores for three players. For a par 4, the

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lowest two scores would be counted. Three teams tied for first. The teams were Abe Leonard, Bob David, Steven Wing and Gary Baxter; Chris Howes, Glen Tarsha and Kevin Dalvano; and Jim Robinson, Rick Molsoch, Dave Hill and Lorenzo Battle. On Feb. 7, VEMA had individual flight events. Brown, Wing and Maloney were the top golfers in the A flight. Jim Ward, Dalvano and Jim Kopliner were the leading golfers in the B flight. In the C flight, Mike Schmitt, Dennis Lamb and Bruce Schwanda were the top golfers. In the D flight, Marty Gillete, Dave Hill and Andy Mammay were the leading golfers. In the E flight, Glen Tarsha, Dick May and Tony Abraham led the way. Mammay on No. 4, Ron Gonyea on No. 7 and Tarsha on Nos. 13 and 16 were closest-tothe-pin. VV

quarterfinals two years ago, the Tigers were hoping for big things last year. Unfortunately, that didn’t materialize. With a challenging non-district schedule that includes a game against Eau Gallie, along with 14 tough district games, this year’s Holy Trinity team is

confident it can get back to the postseason once again. “Honestly, I want to make it the best season that they’ve had, and one of Holy Trinity’s best seasons so far,” Dimmer said. “I’m hoping we make it far this year, even for some of the past graduates like Talia (Douglas) and Allison (Roach).” VV

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“I want the team to have fun while they are out there,’’ Rosales said. “I want to see them smile.’’ The girls tennis team also has gotten off to a great start. Coached by Shelly Rosseau for a second season, the team brings a strong starting lineup to the courts. Eve Wasil, a junior, will play No. 1 singles. Senior Amanda Sedaros returns for her fourth and final season for the Hawks. She will play No. 2 singles. Blakely Duke will play No. 3 singles, with Morgan Bentley in the No. 4 singles slot. Freshmen Stevie Taylor and Elle Lazare will share the No. 5 singles slot. “Eve is a strong contender for state this year,” Rosseau said. “She is a transfer student from Washington, so we are excited to have her.” There are a number of alternate players on the girls team as well. “I look forward to seeing Amanda, Eve and the team this year,’’ Rosseau said. “We have some great matches ahead.’’ March is a crucial month for the Hawks as they prepare for the district tournament and the postseason in April. VV raised is 100 percent net.” He added that the day usually raises “about $10,000, $15,000 a year.” Kickball was chosen as a fundraiser, Warzecha added, because it was “just something different.” It also is an activity that allows for children with disabilities to take part in the fun as well. Patients have “their wheelchairs retrofitted so they can actually participate in the game” thanks to a partnership with Ability Plus Therapy and No Limits Academy. “We bring all of our patients out in their wheelchairs and we play a round of kickball just for fun with our team,” said Karen Rhoads of Ability Plus Therapy and No Limits Academy.VV

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Quest Elementary, Viera High partner for mentorship program BY CARL KOTALA A new mentorship program that pairs students from Quest Elementary School and Viera High School could have a big impact on some future Hawks. The partnership between the two schools began late last month. Quest school counselor Christi Barton, who helped run a similar program while at Croton Elementary, said the program — known as Hangin’ with the Hawks — is designed to help students who might need to “build a little confidence, or they might not quite feel that they fit in.” Between 16 and 18 Quest students in fourth grade to sixth grade are expected to take part in the program, which meets once a week for 30 minutes before school begins. They can play games with their mentors, or simply

sit and talk. The idea being, of course, that it will be easier for them to open up to someone closer to their own age. “We worked with staff to select the students that we thought would benefit most from having a slightly older peer role model,” said Beth Cooper, another Quest school counselor. “The group is specifically tailored to the students who we felt could benefit most from that relationship. “… It’s a super powerful relationship. Our students don’t see them as adults.” Though the program had not yet started by press time, it already was generating a buzz around the campus of both schools. “I’ve gotten a lot of feedback from the teachers. They’re excited because they’ve never had something like that at Quest,” Barton said. “They’re very positive

and hopeful that we can spread it and grow it, help give our kids a sense of belonging.” The partnership between Quest and Viera seemed only natural given that many Quest students will eventually move on to Viera High. Barton credited Quest principal Christy Boyd with coming up with the idea for the mentorship program and Viera assistant principal and Dean of Students Theresa Benson for helping identify 18 juniors and seniors to help serve as mentors. “Theresa has a heart for elementary students,” Barton said. “Her background is in that area. I found the perfect person to (partner with). She went and advertised to juniors and seniors at Viera, met with them individually to explain how valuable being a mentor is to a young child. “She even had them fill out personality things, goals, so

we could really pair up our students with hers and get the personality traits that would be the most positive together.” While Quest teachers and administrators are excited about the potential impact of the program, Benson is equally enthusiastic about what the experience will be like for the mentors from Viera High. “The Hangin' with the Hawks Mentor Program gives our students at VHS an opportunity to give back to the community as strong, positive leaders for our future Hawks at Quest Elementary,” Benson wrote in an email. “Part of the mentors’ commitment will be to lend a supportive ear, share smiles, school experiences and help in ways so that our younger students can build confidence for success. “Our mentors were recommended by their

teachers because of the positive leadership qualities they demonstrate every day. We are excited to build these bridges and make positive connections in our school community. I am so proud to be a part of this partnership with Quest Elementary.” After going through an orientation session, Viera High senior Quez Menyfield said he was looking forward to the start of the program. “I feel like I’m giving back to the community and helping kids through a positive way of communication,” he said. “I think getting to know these kids, and knowing that I’m making a difference in their lives, is a great reward. “Our first day meeting with the kids is (Feb. 20). I’m ready to get started. I would’ve taken full advantage of this opportunity if I had it as a kid growing up so I hope that we can make a difference!”. VV

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Viera students impressive at annual Brevard science fair BY CHRIS BONANNO Area high school students excelled at the Brevard Mainland Regional Science & Engineering Fair held Feb. 1 and 2 at Merritt Square Mall on Merritt Island. The fair featured 275 students, according to spokesperson Loren Kingsley. Those students, who represented a host of middle and high schools in the area, competed for place awards in different categories and were eligible to receive special awards that even included scholarship money in some cases. “We have 13 first-place winners at the junior level, which is middle school. And also 13 first-place winners at the senior level, which is high school, that all go on to state. So, 26 projects will go to state (the State Science & Engineering Fair held in

March in Lakeland) from here. And then, our senior level Best of Show in the physical sciences and Best of Show in the biological sciences. So, that’s two projects (that) will automatically go on to international (the International Science & Engineering Fair held in May in Phoenix). Viera High School had an impressive showing as all 15 students who entered the fair with projects earned at least third-place awards. Additionally, VHS students took home first-place awards in six categories, giving them the most of any school in the senior category at the fair, which consists of students in grades nine through 12. Among those who represented VHS was Tyler Audino, who earned runnerup Best of Show honors in the biological category and earned first-place in Sr. Biomedical & Health Sciences

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for his project entitled “Hormone Replacement Therapy — Year 2.” “I started off because my Grandpa got diagnosed with cancer and I really wanted to focus on helping prevent cancer or treat cancer, something like that,” said Audino, who as a freshman said he’d like to continue his work on the project. Also earning a first-place award was Viera High’s Jillian Smith, also a freshman, who took the top spot in Sr. Plant Sciences entitled “Can the Indian River Lagoon Muck be Mixed Evenly with the Soil and Fertilizer in Order to Support Plant Life?” “I just saw that algae (in the Indian River Lagoon) was one of the issues, one of the very big issues that we’re having like red tide and I thought, OK, what can I do?,” Smith said. Other VHS students receiving first-place awards

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Viera High School student Tyler Audino earned runner-up Best of Show honors in the biological category and earned first place in Sr. Biomedical & Health Sciences for his project based on hormone replacement therapy.

were Jada Jones, Esther Francom, Chloe “Cato” Emerson and the team combination of David Allaire and Brandon Albert. VHS students receiving secondplace awards were Siddarth Ranganath, Chase Tarrillo, Marleigh Peters, Tristan Hera and Colin Avento. Dax Haskett, Mason Harris and Alyssa Buccieri each received third-place awards. Viera High School science research teacher Elizabeth Youngs credited the work ethic of her students when discussing their success at the fair. “If a student comes

into research and isn’t self-motivated, they’re not going to do well. It’s not my project,” Youngs said. “They have to own their project. They have to be enthusiastic about it and for some reason it all falls together.” Viera High School wasn’t the only area school that had students earn awards. Viera Charter School’s Riley and Reese Renfro took second-place in Jr. Behavioral Sciences. Beyond that, Alexa Adams received a thirdplace award in Jr. Physics & Astronomy and Jason Lee took home a fourth-place award in Jr. Chemistry. VV

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Viera Charter School fourth-grader Jenna Gathercole, center, with her parents Jason and Karen, teachers Carol Thomas and Greg Doherty, and guidance counselor Kim Anders, center far right, witness a pledge from students to support and protect Jenna from bullying as she loses her hair to alopecia.

underlying cause will correct the problem. Other treatments include medicines and hair restoration. In Jenna’s case, there is no cure, only treatments that can slow down the process. “I don’t really remember when I first had it,” Jenna said. “But I’m dealing with it now. Having no hair is OK and I’m confident that it won’t get in my way or stop me from doing something I want to do.” Karen Gathercole, Jenna’s mother, said her daughter was diagnosed with the disease when she was 3 years old. “We’ve gone through three or four outbreaks since February 2018,” she explained. “The worst was in August 2018 when the loss of hair was very, very rapid.” Jenna’s dermatologist

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trouble sleeping. “Luckily she hasn’t suffered any mood swings or excessive weight,” Karen said. Boys have an easier time

adjusting to the disease because they can shave their heads and wear baseball caps, Karen explained. “With girls, it’s different. It hits their self esteem.” One of Jenna’s biggest supporters is her 14-yearold sister, Ellie, a freshman at Viera High School. “She has been very protective of Jenna,” Karen said. “She keeps an eye on kids that may bully her.” One of the issues that concerns Jenna, her parents, teachers and administrators is the bullying that can come with the stigma of being different — in this case suffering from an incurable disease that changes your appearance. “A lot of people bully,” Jenna said. “It’s not OK to stand around and watch or do it yourself. Everyone has a story and sometimes they can’t control what is going on. What matters about people is what’s on the inside not on the outside. If you are

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Respect proves to be the key to SRO’s job at Quest Elementary BY ERNEST ARICO

was in the Army as a military police officer and my dad was in the Navy. I wanted to follow my mom and was aiming for a military police career.” Unfortunately, Chamberland injured his back in a training exercise and had to leave the Marine Corps after a year of service. Back home, Chamberland decided to return to Eastern Florida State College and enroll in the school’s police academy. Following his graduation from the police academy in January 2016, he was hired three months later by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office as a patrol deputy. He was stationed in the department’s West Precinct, which covers parts of Melbourne, Rockledge and Cocoa. Earlier this year, Chamberland was named Quest Elemetary School’s

If Cpl. Peter Chamberland had to pick one song that sums up his goal as school resource officer at Quest Elementary School in Viera, it would be “Respect” by the late Aretha Franklin. “I definitely learned a lot about respect from my mother and father,” he said. “I have a lot of respect for authority and civilians. I think it is very important to show each other respect.” Born in Cocoa, Chamberland was homeschooled until 2005. He then attended Brevard Community College (now Eastern Florida State College) but left before completing his studies. He decided to join the U.S. Marine Corps in 2010. “It (the military) was always something I wanted to do,” he said. “My mom

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concentrating on is bullying. “I definitely have to get to know the kids better,” he continued. “I need to learn from teachers who the bullies are because I want to keep kids safe from physical harm and emotional harm. That’s why respect is so important to me. You have to earn the respect from kids and then they will respect you and your job.” Although he has been at Quest Elementary for less than a month, Chamberland says he has gotten good advice and feedback from other school resource officers in the county.

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John Savasta's handmade wooden birdhouses were popular at the 11th annual Rockledge Art and Craft Show.

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It’s always exciting to see new businesses cropping up in your area, and here in Viera there are a few new businesses looking to share their stories. First on the list is Nini’s Cuban Cuisine. If there’s one thing that South Florida does best, it’s good Cuban food, and Nini’s Cuban Cuisine is one of the best in town. Nini’s original café opened in Indialantic two years ago, and currently offers authentic Cuban food such as Cuban sandwiches, pan con lechón, fricase de pollo and milanesa de carne. “Nini was my husband’s grandmother. That was the nickname that he gave to her,” said owner Carla Morales. “He loves his grandma very much. Since he was a little boy, he was always was in her kitchen,

about our menu is that our flavors are very traditional, but presented in the (style of) today. Cuban food over the years has been very mistreated. Cuban is very complex preparation-wise, so we are very proud to say that most of our dishes are homemade. We have taken our time, and we have put so much love into our food.” Nini’s currently is hiring at its new venue in Viera,

located at 7640 North Wickham Road. For more information about Nini’s new venue in Viera, call 321-821-4928. Another new business in Viera is an in-vitro fertility clinic, IVFMD. The facility opened in December 2018 and held a ribboncutting ceremony on Feb.

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Nini's Cafe Cuban Cuisine owners Karla Llanes and Jorge Morales serve authentic Cuban food at their North Wickham Road cafe. learning all the good recipes that we have in the restaurant (today).” Nini’s is proud to offer Cuban food made in the traditional fashion, while still possessing the ease of

modern eateries. “In the Viera location, we are going to be more like a café-style. We’ll have more like a grab-and-go,” Morales said. “I think that what is very interesting

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A new Culver's restaurant is targeted to open at 6451 Lake Andrew Drive by the end of May, according to owner Lisa Teays Walmuller. to Culver’s as an “upscale fast food” restaurant where food is brought out to customers after it’s ordered. “We’re known for being a very clean establishment, very hospitality driven, customerfriendly and oh by the way, we make fantastic butterburgers,”

Walmuller said. She added that the restaurant’s staff would be comprised of “anywhere from 70 to 80 people,” and that the hiring process for managers began in February. After spending the past 20 years working in execu-

tive-level human resources, Walmuller wanted to change career paths, she said. “I was looking for something to invest in and kind of make a career change at the same time, just something different. I was kind of looking into some possibilities, and the first thing that came to my mind to invest in was Culver’s. Because I’m from Wisconsin

— I grew up in Wisconsin.” Walmuller said that Viera stood out as she looked for places to build. “I was looking for somewhere to buy land and I came across Viera and I just fell in love with the town,” said Walmuller, who added that she will be relocating to Viera from Port St. Lucie. “It’s a quaint town, very beautiful.” VV

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Representatives from the Melbourne Area Chamber of Commerce and several health care providers attended the grand opening of the new Viera del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center in Viera on Jan. 31.

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Space Coast Symphony Jacob Plays Beethoven

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“50 First Dates” Golf Cart Drive-in Movie

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Seafood & Music Festival 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Space Coast Daily Park 6091 Stadium Parkway Viera, 321-323-4460

St. Patrick’s Day

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Musical Theatre Viera (MTV) American History

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National Proposal Day

Art & ainting Boomer Trivia orkshop

Florida Senior Day

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ANA Coin Talk

5:30 - 7:45 p.m. Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive Viera, 321-255-4404

National Be Heard Day

6 - 10 p.m. Church at Viera Downtown Cocoa Beach 9005 North Wickham Road 247 Minutemen Causeway Viera, 321-751-8890 Cocoa Beach, 321-613-2158

National Peanut Cluster Day

Mac’s Day Every All Ford is Veterans Car Show Day!

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Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club Yoga at the Avenue Fashion Show Luncheon 9 10 a.m. 11- a.m. - 2 p.m. Cocoa BeachCentral Country Club The Avenue Park 5000 Tom Blvd. 2261 TownWarriner Center Avenue Cocoa 321-634-5390 Beach, 321-431-5643 Viera,

Space Coast Symphony Jacob Plays Beethoven 7 p.m. The Scott Center 5625 Holy Trinity Drive Suntree, 855-252-7276

National Barbie Day

Buena Vida Estates Space Coast Daily Park 2129 New Haven Ave. 6091 W. Stadium Parkway W. Melbourne, 698-2311 Viera, 855-252-7276

St. Luke’sUMC Episcopal Church Courtenay Suntree/Viera Springs Library Suntree 5555 N. Tropical 1200 902 Jordan S Courtenay Blass Drive Pkwy. 7400 & N.6195 Wickham Road Tr. Island, 321-452-5260 Merritt Island, 562-257-5255 Merritt Viera, 321-255-4404 Melbourne, 321 504-9917

10 a.m. Martin Andersen One Senior Place Senior Ctr. 1025 Bldg. 2 8085 Florida SpyglassAve., Hill Road Rockledge, 321-636-0568 Viera, 321-751-6771

9:30 Luncha.m. & all-supplies 2 p.m. included. Divine Quilts Mercy & LaceCatholic Church 1940 CourtenayRd. Pkwy. 7720 N. Wickham #111 Merritt Island, 321-453-4180 Viera, 321-622-8602

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A Fox News correspondent recently visited the Indian River Colony Club (IRCC) in Viera. On Wednesday, Feb. 6, Todd Piro of the Fox News segment “Fox & Friends” came to Viera to discuss with local residents the State of the nion address by President Donald Trump, which aired the night before on Feb. 5. “I thought it was the best speech he’s done,” Anne Allison said. “I (particularly) like the way Trump is bringing the military back,” added Nancy Carrol. “For so many years, it’s been decimated. But, in

the last two years, it’s been given money to bring it back, to bring it back in order.” The show was a segment of “Fox & Friends” called “Breakfast with Friends,” where Fox News correspondents are sent around the country to interview local communities and discuss current affairs. During his State of the nion address, Trump spoke about various issues and plans for the nited States in the near future. These statements also included the announcement that the nited States will withdraw from the nuclear arms treaty with Russia, which was established in 1987. At the Indian River Colony

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IRCC residents share opinions with Fox & Friends

Ashes and a Prayer adds convenience to holy day

Viera del Mar hosts grand opening

Wisconsin-based Culver\u2019s hopes to open at the end of May

New businesses seeking to Flourish in fast-growing Suntree/Viera

Locals still love Rockledge Art & Craft Show

Respect proves to be the key to SRO\u2019s job at Quest Elementary

Viera Charter School 4th graders pledge to help classmate deal with rare disease

Viera students impressive at annual Brevard science fair

Quest Elementary, Viera High partner for mentorship program

Viera boys, girls tennis teams have high hopes for postseason success

Tigers have firepower to get back to postseason

Viera baseball has plenty of offense, depth

Young baseball team building strong foundation

Hawks eager to get back into state softball chase

Viera drivers test out diverging diamond interchange

Golf carts banned at new I-95, Viera Boulevard interchange

Young Eagles soar over Brevard County with local pilots

Charity kickball event raises money, spirits

Chili Cook-Off helps raise money for good causes

28 North Gastropub has it all for fine dining, casual atmosphere

Budding businesses blossom as children compete, sell wares